Fresno State Bulldogs Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds
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2010 Record: 8-5 WAC Record: 5-3 (4th) 2011 Returning Starters: 11; 4 offense, 5 defense, kicker, punter
Coach: Pat Hill, 108-71 (14 years)
Offensive Coordinators: Randy Stewart Defensive Coordinators: Jeff Grady, Derek Frazier
2011 Fresno State Players to Watch: QB Derek Carr, RB Robbie Rouse, DT Logan Harrell, OLB Travis Brown, K Kevin Goessling
2011 Fresno State Strengths:
Fresno State always likes to control a game’s pace with its running game, and Rouse will allow the Bulldogs to do that again. The Bulldogs also have a lot of depth at receiver, though none of the players are established stars. Goessling is as steady as it gets.
2011 Fresno State Weaknesses:
A young offensive line, which returns only one starter, could lead to trouble for Carr, who will be in his first year as the starting quarterback. The defense also will struggle to duplicate last year’s pass rush without WAC Defensive Player of the Year Chris Carter.
2011 Fresno State Offense:
Coach Pat Hill is finally taking his new Carr out of the showroom sophomore quarterback Derek Carr. After a two-year apprenticeship, it’s finally time to take the wraps off David Carr’s younger brother. Carr displayed a strong, accurate arm during spring practice and should spark an offense that languished last season. Besides the physical skills, Carr is miles ahead in the film room a benefit to having an NFL quarterback for an older brother. Fifteen years into his tenure, Hill is rooted to the ground game but insists he’ll throw open the playbook for his prodigy, including a healthy helping of no-huddle. Youth will be the potential stumbling block as the Bulldogs revamp their offensive line and rely on a deep but relatively untested group of receivers. Jamel Hamler’s unexpected departure left Rashad Evans and Jalen Saunders as the starters-in-waiting. But 6’5″ freshman Victor Dean might be better than both of them, as attested by his two spectacular TD catches in the spring scrimmage. Same goes for Devon Wylie, provided he can stay healthy, or Isaiah Burse, who also sees action as a Wildcat quarterback. Robbie Rouse rushed for 1,129 yards and eight TDs last season despite missing two games to injury and playing nicked up in others. At 5’7″ and 185 pounds, Rouse isn’t exactly built for every-down duty. A.J. Ellis showed flashes last season but was injured in the spring, possibly opening the door for UCLA transfer Milton Knox to steal some carries. All-conference tackle Bryce Harris is the standout on the offensive line, which replaces four starters. It’s not as dire as it sounds, because several of last season’s backups, including Leslie Cooper and Richard Helepiko, filled in admirably for injured starters.
2011 Fresno State Defense:
It’s tough to replace the best defensive player in the conference and a four-year starter at middle linebacker. But that’s the task facing the Bulldogs after the graduations of Chris Carter and Ben Jacobs. All-conference defensive tackle Logan Harrell benefited from opposing coaches keying on Carter. How much havoc Harrell can wreck on his own remains to be seen, but fellow senior Chase McEntee is a pretty good partner inside. Where the outside pass rush will come from remains to be seen. Junior Travis Brown, a second-team All-WAC pick, anchors the back seven along with senior linebacker Kyle Knox. Junior safety Phillip Thomas is the only full-time starter returning in the secondary, though corner Isaiah Green started the final four regular-season games and the bowl game.
2011 Fresno State Special Teams:
Flash back three years ago, and kicker Kevin Goessling looked like a lost freshman, overwhelmed by the kicking responsibilities. Now, Goessling is one of the best in the country and almost a sure thing when kicking within 40 yards. Goessling has made 36 of 41 field goal attempts in the past two seasons.
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2011 Fresno State Predictions:
Mindful of his recent run of eight-win seasons, Hill unveiled a new mantra during the offseason: Taking the program from good to great. But it’s hard to overlook this team’s youth and the rugged non-conference slate that includes Cal, Nebraska, Ole Miss and Boise State. Great might be a year away.
2011 Fresno State Betting Odds:
Fresno State Current odds to win a National Championship: +5000
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